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Your Destination for Insider MMA News and OpinionFri, 09 Dec 2016 13:00:00 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.0.7Recap Of UFC On FOX 21http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2016/08/28/recap-of-ufc-on-fox-21/
http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2016/08/28/recap-of-ufc-on-fox-21/#commentsSun, 28 Aug 2016 12:00:00 +0000http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2016/08/28/recap-of-ufc-on-fox-21/If Demian Maia needed to make a statement at UFC on FOX 21 to warrant his shot at the welterweight title, he did it. Maia, a one-time challenger to UFC middleweight gold, choked out former interim UFC welterweight champion Carlos Condit in under two minutes of the main event from Vancouver. With the win, Maia […]

If Demian Maia needed to make a statement at UFC on FOX 21 to warrant his shot at the welterweight title, he did it.

Maia, a one-time challenger to UFC middleweight gold, choked out former interim UFC welterweight champion Carlos Condit in under two minutes of the main event from Vancouver. With the win, Maia has now reeled off six consecutive victories, including back-to-back submissions of Condit and Matt Brown.

Former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis made a stunning debut at featherweight, submitting Brazilian jiu-jitsu master Charles Oliveira in the third round. “Showtime,” who had lost three straight via decision, made the move down to 145 pounds and looked like his old self.

Paige VanZant proved all the doubters, including Bec Rawlings, wrong, as the 22-year-old earned a second round finish with a devastating head-kick. VanZant, who took time off earlier this year to compete on “Dancing with the Stars,” hit the highlight-reel move after struggling in the first.

The FOX main card kicked off with a rematch, as Jim Miller picked up a split decision over Joe Lauzon. Miller tied Gleison Tibau with his 16th lightweight win inside the Octagon.

Miller and Lauzon were awarded “Fight of the Night,” while Maia and VanZant picked up “Performance of the Night” bonuses. The attendance inside Rogers Arena was announced at 10,533 with a total gate of $995,624 (Canadian).

]]>http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2016/08/28/recap-of-ufc-on-fox-21/feed/0What Makes Carlos Condit’s “Warrior Code?”http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2016/08/26/what-makes-carlos-condits-warrior-code/
http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2016/08/26/what-makes-carlos-condits-warrior-code/#commentsFri, 26 Aug 2016 17:00:00 +0000http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2016/08/26/what-makes-carlos-condits-warrior-code/Go one-on-one with Carlos Condit to find out what makes him a UFC warrior and don’t miss Condit take on Demian Maia in a pivotal welterweight matchup in the main event UFC on FOX 21 this Saturday night.

Go one-on-one with Carlos Condit to find out what makes him a UFC warrior and don’t miss Condit take on Demian Maia in a pivotal welterweight matchup in the main event UFC on FOX 21 this Saturday night.

]]>http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2016/08/26/what-makes-carlos-condits-warrior-code/feed/0Lineup Set For UFC On FOX 21http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2016/08/08/lineup-set-for-ufc-on-fox-21/
http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2016/08/08/lineup-set-for-ufc-on-fox-21/#commentsMon, 08 Aug 2016 17:00:00 +0000http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2016/08/08/lineup-set-for-ufc-on-fox-21/Four bouts will comprise the UFC on FOX 21 main card from Vancouver later this month, highlighted by Demian Maia vs. Carlos Condit. Set from the Rogers Arena, the event takes place August 27. Along with Maia-Condit, Anthony Pettis faces Charles Oliveira, Paige VanZant battles Bec Rawlings and Jim Miller tangles with Joe Lauzon. Four […]

]]>http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2016/06/28/carlos-condit-vs-demian-maia-at-ufc-202/feed/0Carlos Condit: Rematch With Robbie Lawler “is About The Only Fight” That Interests Him…http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2016/01/25/carlos-condit-rematch-with-robbie-lawler-is-about-the-only-fight-that-interests-him/
http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2016/01/25/carlos-condit-rematch-with-robbie-lawler-is-about-the-only-fight-that-interests-him/#commentsTue, 26 Jan 2016 02:21:27 +0000http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2016/01/25/carlos-condit-rematch-with-robbie-lawler-is-about-the-only-fight-that-interests-him/Since Carlos Condit went to war with Robbie Lawler at UFC 195, he hasn’t said whether he’ll fight again. But, by the sounds of it, an immediate rematch with the champ is the only way it will happen. After Condit dropped a very competitive, split decision loss to Lawler on January 2nd, he said retirement could be […]

Since Carlos Condit went to war with Robbie Lawler at UFC 195, he hasn’t said whether he’ll fight again. But, by the sounds of it, an immediate rematch with the champ is the only way it will happen.

After Condit dropped a very competitive, split decision loss to Lawler on January 2nd, he said retirement could be next. The veteran fighter also admitted that another fight with Lawler interested him, but he stopped short of saying it would bring him back.

Well, in the latest “MMA Hour”, Condit had this to say about his future (quote via Bloody Elbow.com):

“An immediate rematch with Lawler is about the only fight that raises my pulse,” Condit said. “That I can get interested in. Those other fights are a little bit more, the rematch with Robbie would be, boom, we’d have a bout agreement in the box real quick and we could get that done.”

]]>http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2016/01/25/carlos-condit-rematch-with-robbie-lawler-is-about-the-only-fight-that-interests-him/feed/0Carlos Condit: Rematch With Robbie Lawler is Something he “Could” Get Excited For, But Undecided About Futurehttp://fiveouncesofpain.com/2016/01/10/carlos-condit-rematch-with-robbie-lawler-is-something-he-could-get-excited-for-but-undecided-about-future/
http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2016/01/10/carlos-condit-rematch-with-robbie-lawler-is-something-he-could-get-excited-for-but-undecided-about-future/#commentsSun, 10 Jan 2016 13:00:00 +0000http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2016/01/10/carlos-condit-rematch-with-robbie-lawler-is-something-he-could-get-excited-for-but-undecided-about-future/It’s been several days now since Carlos Condit dropped a split decision loss to Robbie Lawler, and while he says he might be interested in a rematch, the welterweight hasn’t shut the door on retirement either. Following Condit’s instant classic, five round war with Lawler at UFC 195, the fighter reported he might not fight […]

It’s been several days now since Carlos Condit dropped a split decision loss to Robbie Lawler, and while he says he might be interested in a rematch, the welterweight hasn’t shut the door on retirement either.

Following Condit’s instant classic, five round war with Lawler at UFC 195, the fighter reported he might not fight again. Although since the bout fans and pundits have been saying ‘yes please’ to an immediate rematch, nothing’s been announced, and Condit still hasn’t committed to a return.

Case in point, recently the former WEC champ spoke to UFC.com, and Condit didn’t really say which way he’s leaning. Here is some of what he had to say about throwing down with Lawler again, as well as his future:

“I’ve been thinking about my future for a long time,” Condit said. “Fighting has been my passion for a very long time – and I still love it – but my mind never stops and I’ve thought about my next career and my career after that. There is so much I want to do, so many possibilities that excite me, and there is a possibility it’s time to move on to the next chapter…”

“Fighting is such a big part of who I am and the chance to get back in there with Robbie again is something I could get excited about, but if it’s time to explore a new path, then I’ll go into it with the same passion. It’s always been about the journey for me and I guess we’ll have to wait and see how things play out.”

So, if Condit is using all this as a bargaining chip, as a means to lock up a rematch or perhaps score some extra cash to do so, he’s certainly hiding that very well. Condit did relay before the Lawler bout that he had thought about retiring, and his comments since have certainly seemed genuine. The 31 year-old has been fighting professionally since 2002, and far before folks were collecting six figure salary purses.

Now, all of that said, if the UFC comes calling for an immediate rematch, it’s kind of hard to imagine Condit saying no…

]]>http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2016/01/05/complete-list-of-ufc-195-salaries/feed/0For Carlos Condit, It Felt Like A Victoryhttp://fiveouncesofpain.com/2016/01/04/for-carlos-condit-it-felt-like-a-victory/
http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2016/01/04/for-carlos-condit-it-felt-like-a-victory/#commentsMon, 04 Jan 2016 16:00:00 +0000http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2016/01/04/for-carlos-condit-it-felt-like-a-victory/Former interim UFC welterweight champion Carlos Condit threw everything he had had Robbie Lawler Saturday night at UFC 195. However, it was not enough, as Lawler retained the title with a split decision victory. Condit, who also was the last fighter to hold the WEC title, finished with 504 total strikes thrown in the 25-minute […]

However, it was not enough, as Lawler retained the title with a split decision victory.

Condit, who also was the last fighter to hold the WEC title, finished with 504 total strikes thrown in the 25-minute fight. He connected on just short of 200 of them, which was more than Lawler threw in the fight.

“I felt like I had three rounds in the bag,” Condit said. “But that is why you don’t leave it to the judges.

“I knew (heading into the fifth) it was close, but I thought I was ahead.”

Lawler retained the title on the heels of strong finishes to the rounds he won, including the fifth, when both stood and went toe-to-toe.

“Even in the fifth, you have to still fight,” Condit said. “You have to win that last round.”

]]>http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2016/01/04/for-carlos-condit-it-felt-like-a-victory/feed/0Complete Recap From UFC 195: Lawler Vs. Condithttp://fiveouncesofpain.com/2016/01/03/complete-recap-from-ufc-195-lawler-vs-condit/
http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2016/01/03/complete-recap-from-ufc-195-lawler-vs-condit/#commentsSun, 03 Jan 2016 13:00:00 +0000http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2016/01/03/complete-recap-from-ufc-195-lawler-vs-condit/What a way to kickoff 2016 in MMA, as UFC 195 went down Saturday night. Robbie Lawler and Carlos Condit set the bar high for everyone else the rest of the year, as the two put together a classic for the UFC welterweight title. In the end, despite being hit by almost 200 strikes, Lawler […]

What a way to kickoff 2016 in MMA, as UFC 195 went down Saturday night.

Robbie Lawler and Carlos Condit set the bar high for everyone else the rest of the year, as the two put together a classic for the UFC welterweight title.

In the end, despite being hit by almost 200 strikes, Lawler successfully defended his title with a split decision victory. Condit, a former interim champion, threw over 500 strikes in the 25-minute battle.

Stipe Miocic ended the hype train of Andrei Arlovski in under a minute, catching the former UFC heavyweight champion with a short right hand that floored him. Miocic continued to attack, earning his fifth finish in under a minute and putting himself in prime position to compete for the title later this year.

In a battle of welterweights trying to get into the Top-10, Albert Tumenov earned his fifth straight win with a split decision victory over Lorenz Larkin. The win tied the best streak in the division with Stephen Thompson.

He calls himself “T-City” for a reason, and Brian Ortega showed it Saturday night, earning his fourth career triangle submission win over Diego Brandao. Ortega took the Brazilian deep into the third, using his ground skills to remain undefeated.

Abel Trujillo proved he’s more than just a striker, locking up his second career – and first inside the Octagon – submission win over Tony Sims to start the main card. Trujillo snapped a two-fight losing skid, both via submission, win the performance.

Following a loss to Urijah Faber, Michael McDonald underwent two surgeries and spent two years on the sidelines before returning and earning a second round submission win over Masanori Kanehara. The win was the 15th finish among 17 career wins for “Mayday.”

Alex Morono, stepping on just days notice as a replacement for Kelvin Gastelum, upset Kyle Noke with a split decision victory. UFC officials signed him 11 days ago to face Noke, and he answered, earning his 12th career win.

In the lone women’s fight of the night, Justine Kish improved to 5-0 with a decision victory over Nina Ansaroff. Kish was on The Ultimate Fighter 20, but a knee injured forced her out of the show.

To begin the FS1 prelims, Drew Dober surprised Scott Holtzman, taking him down several times and grinding out a decision victory. It marked the first loss of Holtzman’s career.

Many wondered why Dustin Poirier and Joseph Duffy were on Fight Pass, but as a reward for the bout being scrapped last year, UFC officials kept it on the digital platform. The lightweights delivered, as Poirier handed Duffy his first Octagon defeat via decision.

In a hard-fought three-round battle, Michinori Tanaka improved to 11-1 with a split decision win over former Bellator champion Joe Soto. The loss was the third for Soto inside the Octagon.

Canadian Sheldon Westcott kicked off the night with a dominating performance over Edgar Garcia. Westcott scored a takedown and dominated Garcia from there, earning a first round TKO.

Lawler and Condit earned the “Fight of the Night,” while “Performance of the Night” bonuses went to Miocic and McDonald.

The attendance inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena was announced at 10,300 with a live gate of $2 million.

]]>http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2016/01/03/complete-recap-from-ufc-195-lawler-vs-condit/feed/0Lawler-Condit Highlights, Albeit Limitedhttp://fiveouncesofpain.com/2016/01/03/lawler-condit-highlights-albeit-limited/
http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2016/01/03/lawler-condit-highlights-albeit-limited/#commentsSun, 03 Jan 2016 06:21:14 +0000http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2016/01/03/lawler-condit-highlights-albeit-limited/While limited, you can see some of the highlights from UFC 195′s main event between Robbie Lawler and Carlos Condit in the video below. Lawler retained the UFC welterweight title with a split decision victory.